SALTIRE SCHOLARSHIP

Scotland Saltire scheme, to young professionals from across the world.

Scotland is offering a new scholarship award, under the aegis of the Scotland Saltire scheme, to young professionals from across the world.

The Saltire Scholarships 2009 scheme has on offer 50 awards for Indian students to study for a post-graduate degree in Scotland.

Scheme

According to a release, the new scheme is part of the Scottish governments continuing support for the brightest and best Indian students to study in Scotland.

The scheme assists overseas students to undertake 12-month PG masters level courses in Scotland.

The awards, each worth Rs.1,43,000, are funded by the Scottish Government and are supplemented by contributions from Scottish universities and higher education institutions.

Applications should be made directly to the institutions. The Scheme, which opened on March 1, will close on June 12. For details visit the website www.scotlandscholarship.com